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The wonder of Cherry Blossom; Japanese author to give public lecture in Durham

Cherry blossom or ‘Sakura’ is the national flower of Japan, symbolising the transient beauty of life. Tourists make pilgrimages in the blossom season to view the springtime spectacle of the kaleidoscopic montage of pastel pink and white blossom that adorn Japan’s...

Eastern Branch 40th Anniversary event- Fullers Mill Garden, 24 October 2024

The Eastern Branch chose Fullers Mill, near Bury St Edmunds, for its 40th anniversary event because of its central location for members and because the Branch supports the charity Perennial, which has owned the garden since 2013.  Whilst confident that this would...

Extension to the Tree Health Pilot grant announced

The Tree Health Pilot grant is being extended until the launch of the full nationwide Tree Health grant scheme to ensure there is no gap in the provision of grants.  The Pilot, delivered by the Forestry Commission, pays land managers and farmers for actions to support...

Seasonal Worker visa announced for 2025 and 2023 Seasonal Worker Survey results

Seasonal Worker visa route has been confirmed for 2025, with a total of 43,000 Seasonal Worker visas available for horticulture. Defra has also published the 2023 Seasonal Worker’s Survey report as part of Defra’s commitment to monitoring the welfare of the seasonal...

Regional Branch Committee Volunteers

Following a call out for Members to get more involved in their regional branch, Members who expressed an interest were put in contact with their branch.  Please contact Helen at Developmentofficer@horticulture.co.uk if you have not yet been in contact or if you are a...

Award Winners Celebrated at Conference

Congratulations to the Aberconway Award Winner for 2023 - Daniel Jones and Pam Pointer Award Winner for 2024 - Cerys Eleanor, presented at this year's conference by CIH President, David Richardson.Daniel is from Writtle University College and submitted his winning...
Extension to the Tree Health Pilot grant announced

Extension to the Tree Health Pilot grant announced

The Tree Health Pilot grant is being extended until the launch of the full nationwide Tree Health grant scheme to ensure there is no gap in the provision of grants.  The Pilot, delivered by the Forestry Commission, pays land managers and farmers for actions to support...

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Upcoming Events

Northern Branch Event: 40th Anniversary Tree Planting
26 November 2024

Northern Branch Event: 40th Anniversary Tree Planting

Members are invited to join us at Thorp Perrow Arboretum, Bedale to celebrate the...

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Northern Branch Event: Naoke Abe - Saving the blossom: 'Cherry' Ingram and his rich legacy
28 November 2024

Northern Branch Event: Naoke Abe - Saving the blossom: 'Cherry' Ingram and his rich legacy

The Chartered Institute of Horticulture Northern Branch is proud to welcome Japanese author and...

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